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Democrat Superintendent Candidate Says He Wouldn’t Politicize Top Education Job
Democratic candidate for Superintendent of Public Instruction Sergio Maldonado said if he were to be elected, he would not politicize education and instead would rely on local control and local input.
Leo WolfsonMay 17, 2022
Settlement Reached In Wrongful Death Case Involving Former Laramie Cop
A settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by the mother of a Laramie man shot to death in 2018 by an Albany County Sheriff's deputy.
May 17, 2022
Secretary Of State Ed Buchanan Changes Mind; Says He Will Not Run For Second Term
In a surprising reversal, Wyoming Secretary of State Ed Buchanan announced Tuesday morning he will not run for reelection this fall. Buchanan had said a few weeks back he intended to run.
Leo WolfsonMay 17, 2022
Dave Simpson: They’ll Call You Every Name In The Book
Columnist Dave Simpson writes: "Crazy increases in property values shouldn't result in crazy windfalls to government. Taxing bodies need to live in the real world, with the rest of us."
Dave SimpsonMay 17, 2022
The Question Persists: Where Is Buffalo Bill Really Buried?
Buffalo Bill Cody, once the most famous man in the world, was buried on Lookout Mountain in Colorado despite specific instructions to be buried near Cody, Wyoming. Although some believe Bill's body was stolen from his Colorado grave and moved to Cody after all.
Wendy CorrMay 17, 2022
Cheney Criticizes House GOP Leadership After Buffalo Shooting
Liz Cheney on Monday said the racially motivated shooting in Buffalo, New York, that left 10 people dead is the result of extremist behavior enabled by Republican leaders of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Leo WolfsonMay 16, 2022
Former Saratoga Cop Pleads Guilty After Threatening Officers Who Tried To Take Dog
A former Saratoga police officer pled guilty to interfering with a peace officer after threatening to "break the necks" of fellow cops who tried to take his dog.
May 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Monday, May 16, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Monday was in Jackson at $4.79 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price was $3.91 in Newcastle.
May 16, 2022
Cynthia Lummis Booed For Saying There Are Only Two Sexes At UW Commencement
Delivering the University of Wyoming commencement speech on Saturday, U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis was interrupted by boos for stating it was a "scientific fundamental truth" that there are two sexes -- male and female.
Leo WolfsonMay 16, 2022
Wyoming Mothers Struggle With Baby Formula Shortage
Mothers in Wyoming are feeling the pressure as a nationwide shortage of baby formula has left store shelves empty in many locations across the state.
May 16, 2022
Bighorn National Forest To Convert Historic Lookout Cabins Into Rentals
Officials at Bighorn National Forest are in the process of converting a handful of historic unused cabins into recreation rentals, allowing people a step back in time and experience rustic outdoors life.
May 16, 2022
399 Cub Hazed On Friday After Family Breaks Up
One of famed grizzly bear 399's cubs was hazed away from a Jackson residential area last week, just days after the bear family split up for good.
May 16, 2022
Dave Bell: Photos From Sunday’s Lunar Eclipse
Wyoming Photographer Dave Bell writes: "The moon rose on the north shoulder of Temple Peak, a 12,972 foot peak, which anchors the southern end of the range."
May 16, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Sunday, May 15, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Sunday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon, and the lowest surveyed price was $3.91 per gallon in Newcastle.
May 16, 2022
Letter to the Editor: Current GOP Is Being Led Down A Path Of Destruction
Doug Camblin writes: " Dear Editor, the current Wyoming Republican Party is being led down a path of destruction by individuals that are intolerant of any views other than theirs."
May 15, 2022
Filming In Wyoming: Casting Calls Are Few And Far Between
Close Encounters of the Third Kind is unique in that it was set in Wyoming and actually filmed in Wyoming. But others shows like Longmire, Joe Pickett, and Outer Range, though set in Wyoming are filmed out-of-state.
Wendy CorrMay 15, 2022
Rod Miller: Unintended Consequences Of Corner Crossing Case
Columnist Rod Miller writes: "Lets look at the courts decision from another angle. According to that legal reasoning, airspace above private property is public. And if drones are hovering over your backyard while your wife and daughter sunbathe, or they peek into your windows at night with infrared cameras, theres nothing you can do about it."
Rod MillerMay 15, 2022
Wyoming One Of The Best Locations In Country For Sunday’s Total Lunar Eclipse
Wyoming is one of the best locations in the country to watch Sunday nights total lunar eclipse, according to University of Wyoming planetarium director Max Gilbraith.
Jimmy OrrMay 15, 2022
Green River Couple Runs To Be Husband-Wife Legislative Team
Green River resident Jennifer James is running as a Republican for the state House this fall, while her husband Tom James is already a state senator.
Leo WolfsonMay 14, 2022
Daily Wyoming Gas Map: Friday, May 13, 2022
The highest gasoline price in Wyoming on Thursday was in Jackson at $4.78 per gallon while the lowest was $3.92 in Newcastle.
May 13, 2022
WYDOT, Game And Fish Begin Work On $15M Wildlife Crossing Project
A 17-mile wildlife crossing project in southwestern Wyoming -- at a cost of $15 million -- is expected to make a significant difference in the amount of collisions between vehicles and big game.
May 13, 2022
Fiancé of Missing Gillette Woman Seen Purchasing Boots and Shovel, Arrested on Multiple Felonies
The fiance' of a missing Gillette woman was arrested and charged with multiple felony theft counts including the usage of her credit card to purchase a shovel and a pair of boots.
May 13, 2022
Wyoming Wolf, Cubs Keep Killing Colorado Rancher’s Cows
For nearly six months, Don Gittleson of Steamboat Springs, Colorado has had a wolf problem. Which came to him all the way from Wyoming
May 13, 2022
Park County Property Taxes Explode; Assessor Calls For Tax Cap
Stating that he doesn't want Park County to turn into Jackson Hole, county assessor Pat Meyer said he supports a cap on property taxes after rates in the county went up by as much as 45 percent in the last year alone.
Leo WolfsonMay 13, 2022